Telecommunications Technician

CollabFirst
Oskaloosa, IA Full Time
POSTED ON 4/14/2022 CLOSED ON 6/12/2022

What are the responsibilities and job description for the Telecommunications Technician position at CollabFirst?

Benefits of a Telecommunications Technician

  • Pay range from $18-22 per hour.
  • Long-term careers with upward mobility.
  • Paid Time Off, Optional 401k, and Holiday pay.
  • Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance
  • Long- and Short-Term Disability.
  • Veteran-friendly employer.

Are you interested in upward mobility in a growing industry? Are you ready to take that next step to change your life? The nation is transitioning from 4G to 5G nationwide and 20,000 Telecommunications Technician , Wireless Technicians, Tower Technicians, and Tower Climbers are needed to install, repair, and replace antennas at small cell sites.

  • Structured wiring on all coaxial and wired cables as needed at job sites.
  • Installation of 5G equipment at all small cell sites.
  • Assist in the installation of all aspects of wireless cell site foundations.
  • Transmission line and installation of foam or air dielectric coaxial, hardline, and elliptical waveguides.
  • Installation of up-top equipment including masts, clamping, bracing, supports, antennas, RRUs, cabling, bolting, true up, shooting proper azimuth within tolerances, reading maps and a compass, torque to spec, labeling, picture-taking, documentation, plumb and tilt readings.
  • Antenna installation of microwave parabolic 1-to-15-foot, VHF, UHF, cellular, and FM broadcast antennas.

Requirements of a Telecommunications Technician

Education:

  • CPR/First Aid Certified.
  • Authorized Climber/Rescue Certified.
  • OSHA 10 Certified for construction.
  • RF/EME Awareness certified
  • High School diploma or General Education Degree (GED)
  • Ability to travel up to 4-6 weeks at a time depending on company needs

Physical Requirements:

  • Must be willing to travel out of market/state, for up to 4-6 weeks at a time.
  • May be required to work long and unpredictable hours.
  • Position requires working outdoors in all types of weather.
  • Must be able to pass pre-employment screening that includes background, fit for duty examination, and routine drug testing.
  • Must be able to climb and perform work at various heights, up to 400 feet, for long periods

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $18.00 - $22.00 per hour

Benefits:

  • 401(k)
  • Dental insurance
  • Flexible schedule
  • Health insurance
  • Paid time off
  • Vision insurance

Schedule:

  • 10 hour shift
  • 12 hour shift
  • 8 hour shift
  • Monday to Friday
  • On call
  • Weekend availability

Application Question(s):

  • Must be willing to travel 4-6 weeks at a time.
  • Are you willing to do a background check?
  • Are you willing to have your driving record checked?
  • Do you feel comfortable climbing 200-400ft?

Work Location: Multiple Locations

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